“. . .if you are a funghi enthusiast, you will find the chef has mastered the utilization of mushrooms ihis fine cuisine. . .and of the Filet Mignon al Casino sauce, this unique and truly provocative sauce touches the tongue sweetly, oxygenates, then expands into a wondrous flavor sensation”
by Chef Cenzo, Ranch & Coast Magazine
“The creative menu and luscious dishes are prepared by the talented Chef Italo Peveri. Peveri, a native of Milano, Italy, joined his brother Gulio in San Diego in 1966 as partner in his restaurant. San Diego residents still to this day fondly remember Gulio’s as an outstanding Pacific Beach restaurant. Chef Italo’s culinary talent”. . .brings a Northern Italian style that is sublime”
by quotes one reviewer
“The tasteful decor featuring frescos of Florence, Italy; pristine linen covered tables (set wide apart) and fresh bouquets add to the overall ambiance of fine dining in an upscale restaurant. Firenze Trattoria, ever sensitive to the desires of its customers, recently completed a major soundproofing renovation resulting in a dramatic change in the acoustics – further enhancing the total pleasurable dining experience.”
by San Diego Transcript
“. . .Tucked away in the Encinitas back country, this Italian ‘dream place to eat’ has ‘a reputation for quality cuisine.’ Regulars go for the ‘enjoyable’ . . . and ‘good’ service, not to mention the ‘excellent value.’ Food, decor, service, rated very good — excellent”
by 1999 Zagat Survey of San Diego Restaurants
“Sun-splashed by day and romantically lantern-lit at night, Firenze’s flower-bedecked patio, with its gentle fountain, is like a private courtyard in some romantic Italian villa. . .”
by SignOnSanDiego.com